Psalms 145:20
What does Psalms 145:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 145:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord will keep all his worshippers from danger; but he will send destruction on all sinners.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah preserveth all those loving Him, And all the wicked He destroyeth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah keepeth all that love him, and all the wicked will he destroy.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 31:23
Oh love Jehovah, all ye his saints: Jehovah preserveth the faithful, And plentifully rewardeth him that dealeth proudly.
- Psalms 9:17
The wicked shall be turned back unto Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God.
- Romans 8:28
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
- Exodus 20:6
and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
- Psalms 37:28
For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
- Psalms 97:10
O ye that love Jehovah, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of his saints; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
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